Château de la Chaize : Lieu-dit "Combiliaty" 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for the Lieu-dit "Combiliaty" 2023 of Château de la Chaize

Tasting

Color
The color displays a deep ruby hue with intense reflections.

Nose
The bouquet reveals a juicy and concentrated expression, unveiling intense aromas of black cherry accompanied by peppery nuances and delicate violet notes. The mineral depth of the granite adds an extra dimension to this aromatic palette.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with its texture, tannins that are present without excess, and its balanced structure.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Brouilly pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, sauced dishes, and soft cheeses. Its structure also allows it to elevate free-range poultry with mushrooms.

Serving and Cellaring

The Lieu-dit "Combiliaty" 2023 is ideally enjoyed at 15°C. This powerful and masculine wine is built for cellaring and can age gracefully until around 2030.

An Exceptional Brouilly from Combiliaty's Granite Terroir

The Estate

Founded in 1670 by Jean-François de La Chaize d'Aix, brother of King Louis XIV’s confessor, the Château de la Chaize covers 400 hectares, of which 150 are planted with vines in Beaujolais. Rebuilt by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and André Le Nôtre after 1665, this historical monument is one of the largest contiguous estates in the region. Owned by the Gruy family since 2017, it stands out for its exceptional Versailles-style architecture and its historic 1771 cellar.

The Vineyard

The Lieu-dit Combiliaty is one of the largest terroirs of the Brouilly appellation. Southeast-facing, this vineyard rests on shallow granite soils that give this Beaujolais wine its characteristic minerality and power. This exceptional parcel is managed under certified organic farming practices.

Winemaking and Aging

The Lieu-dit "Combiliaty" 2023 benefits from parcel-based vinification with full destemming. After an 11-day maceration in stainless steel tanks with pump-overs and rack-and-return, this Brouilly is aged for 15 months in foudres. Sulfiting takes place after malolactic fermentation and at bottling.

Grape Variety

100% Gamay.